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On-Campus Housing Available?		Yes
Campus Housing Capacity		7,114
Average Housing Costs		$4,480
Undergrads Living On Campus		32%
Freshmen Living On Campus		87%
Number of Dormitories		13
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments		8
Best Freshman Dorms		Allen Hall Cowden Hall Reilly Hall
Best Upperclassman Dorms		McKay Village Mountain View Hall Pine Ridge Village
Best Dorms		Aspen Crossing McKay Village Pine Ridge Village Sechrist
Worst Dorms		Gillenwater McConnell
Worst Freshman Dorms		McConnell Hall Sechrist Hall Wilson Hall
Worst Upperclassman Dorms		Gabaldon Hall Tinsley Hall

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Campus housing at NAU is very good, especially after looking at the cost of living off campus. Of the four "Freshman Connection" halls, Reilly and Sechrist are the main epicenters for first-year interaction. These two high-rises on Central Campus are where the majority of freshman students are housed. They both are very clean, feature a number of amenities, and offer a diverse group of people. You'll meet a ton of folks just by leaving your door open and introducing yourself to those who walk by. Cowden Hall, also on Central Campus, carries its own culture. Home to the honors kids, it's generally very quiet and subdued—some might even say boring. McConnell is the redheaded stepchild of the freshman halls. McConnell's isolated location on the south end of campus, confusing floor plan, lack of elevators, and rowdy student athlete population make it somewhat less coveted than other dorms.

Living on campus is a great experience—you can walk everywhere! The halls on campus are all very nice and are all within distance of either the Dub or the Union. Students are able to live on campus for as long as they want, and as they get older, the halls to shoot for are Raymond, Aspen Crossing, Gabaldon, and the Greek hall, Mountain View. Beyond that, there's McKay Village and Pine Ridge Village, both luxury apartment complexes. The luxury apartments are fully furnished and are the best place to be for upperclassmen.

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oscar36

Biology and Biological Sciences '13

A+

Mckay Village

The best housing. Great rooms and spacious, Very quite.

May 25, 2012

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Chemistry '13

B

Dorms on NAU's Campus

The dorms in NAU aren't very big but they are close to the building where classes are held and they are clean. However, if you're an incoming freshman try your best to avoid being placed in Reilly or Seachrist Hall because those halls are unusually loud and the rooms seem to be smaller than the others.

May 14, 2012

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Neeshanasty

Education '16

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Lot of Choices

There are lots of dorm choices. The rooms are spacious and there are lots of things you can do to make your dorm feel like home no matter if you live in the newer or older dorms. The older dorms are cheaper a month, but the newer ones have elevators. I am super lazy so I chose a newer dorm.

May 06, 2012

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Types of Housing Offered		Apartments for married students Apartments for single students Coed dorms Fraternity/sorority housing Men's dorms Special housing for disabled students Special housing for international students Theme housing Women's dorms
Room Types		Apartments Doubles Singles Suites
Bed Types		Bunkable beds Standard twin
What You Get		Basic cable Bed Closet Desk Dresser (dependent on hall) Ethernet or broadband Internet connection Free campus and local phone calls Minifridge (dependent on hall) Sink (in certain traditional-style halls) Window coverings
Also Available		Freshman Connection Halls – The four freshman halls are Reilly, Sechrist, Cowden, and McConnell. If you live on campus and are a first-year student, you will likely be placed in one of these halls. Living Learning Communities – In each of the freshman halls, NAU offers students the chance to live and be part of a community with fellow students who share the same interests or academic major. Activities, programs, and get-togethers are commonplace amongst these communities. Example floors include the education majors in Cowden and the forestry majors in Reilly.

Available for Rent

You can rent items to loft your bed if you live in a hall with twin beds! It helps with room a lot!

Cleaning Service

In public areas. Community bathrooms and common areas including lobbies, hallways, and study rooms are cleaned every day. Individual suites and apartments are not cleaned.

Did You Know?

Flagstaff, though small in most respects, is big on the Hollywood circuit. The 2004 teenybopper blockbuster "Raise Your Voice," starring Hilary Duff, is set in the Flag. Parts of the movie "The Exorcist" were also filmed here. There's even a rumor that Sechrist Hall, the tallest building in northern Arizona, can be seen somewhere in the background of the 1994 movie Forrest Gump.
Want to get a sneak peek of the residence hall you will be staying in? Not quite sure which hall is for you? The Office of Residence Life offers students a virtual tour of each of the halls on campus. Simply click on the hall you wish to know more about and check out the 360-degree view. Take a gander and start planning which poster will go where. Check out home.nau.edu/reslife/residencehalls.asp.

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Allen Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Community kitchens, computer lab, exercise room, laundry facilities, student lounges; home to English, Leadership, Psychology, and STAR learning communities and the Freshman Connections program

Aspen Crossing Learning Community
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores
Room Types: Suites (doubles)
Special Features: Community kitchen, classrooms, elevator, laundry facilities, quiet living, substance-free living

Campbell Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 20–49
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Community kitchen, laundry facilities, student lounge

Cowden Learning Community
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: 24-hour quiet, community kitchens, computer lab, exercise room, laundry facilities; home to Education, Global Village, Honors, and SEED learning communities and Freshman Connections, Three-Year Baccalaureate, and University Honors programs

Gabaldon Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 500–749
Bathrooms: Suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores
Room Types: Suites (doubles)
Special Features: Community kitchen, computer lab, elevator, fireplace, laundry facilities, recreation and exercise room, student lounges, study areas; home to Sophomore Year Experience program

McConnell Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 750–999
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Community kitchens, computer lab, exercise room, laundry facilities, resource center with tutoring, study lounges; home to Business and Health & Human Services learning communities and the Freshman Connections program

Morton Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 50–99
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Community kitchen, computer lab, laundry facilities, student lounge

Mountain View Hall
Floors: 4-5
Number of Occupants: 500–749
Bathrooms: Suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Greek students
Room Types: Suites
Special Features: Community kitchens, computer lab, fireplace, laundry facilities, parking, study lounge, volleyball courts; Greek life hall

Reilly Hall
Floors: 7
Number of Occupants: 500–749
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Community kitchens, computer lab, elevators, exercise room, laundry facilities, student lounges; home to Chemistry/Biochemistry, Eco House, Engineering, Forestry, NAU Teach, and Physics/Astronomy learning communities and Freshman Connections program

Sechrist Hall
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 500–749
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Community kitchens, computer lab, elevators, exercise and game rooms, laundry facilities, study lounges; home to Business, Hotel/Restaurant Management, Justice, and Pre-Law learning communities and Freshman Connections program

Taylor Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: No, men only
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Community kitchen, laundry facilities, recreation room

Tinsley Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Community kitchens, computer lab, laundry facilities, study lounges

Wilson Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Community kitchens, computer lab, exercise room, laundry facilities, student lounges; home to Biomedical, Education, Health & Human Services, and Outdoor Recreation learning communities and Freshman Connections program

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Campus Heights Apartments
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 50–99
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Juniors, seniors, and grad students
Room Types: One- and two-bedroom apartments
Utilities included.
Special Features: Unit include full kitchen, furnished living areas; building features laundry facilities

Gillenwater Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 50–99
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: One-bedroom apartments (doubles)
Utilities included
Special Features: Units include full kitchen, furnished living areas (partially); building features inner courtyard, laundry facilities, TV and study lounges

McDonald Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 25–49
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: One-bedroom apartments (triples)
Utilities included.
Special Features: Units include full kitchen, furnished living areas (partially); building features barbecue grills, inner courtyard, laundry facilities, recreation and study lounges

McKay Village
Floors: 3 in each of 6 buildings
Number of Units: 100–249
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Juniors, seniors, and grad students
Room Types: Two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments (singles)
Utilities included; year-round housing available with individual leases.
Special Features: Units include breakfast bar with stools, full kitchen, furnished living areas, washer/dryer; building features community center with game room, exercise room, and ice cream shop

Pine Ridge Village
Floors: 3 in each of 6 buildings
Number of Units: 50–99
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Juniors, seniors, and grad students
Room Types: Four-bedroom apartments (singles)
Utilities included, year-round housing available with individual leases.
Special Features: Units include breakfast bar with stools, full kitchen, furnished living areas, washer/dryer; building features community center with exercise and game rooms

Raymond Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 50–99
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: One-bedroom apartments (triples)
Utilities included
Special Features: Units include full kitchen, furnished living areas (partially); building features inner courtyard, laundry facilities, TV and study lounges

Roseberry Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Units: 50–99
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Studio apartments (triples)
Utilities included
Special Features: Units include full kitchen, furnished living areas; building features laundry facilities

South Family Apartments
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 100–249
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Married students and families
Room Types: Two-bedroom apartments
Utilities included
Special Features: Units include full kitchen; building features basketball court, computer lab, laundry facilities, playground

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